Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nilin Prabhat was seen leading from the front during a search operation in Kathua, holding an AK-47 rifle as security forces combed the area to track down a group of terrorists who they engaged on Saturday late evening.
Several images of the 1992-batch IPS officer, actively participating in the search and combing operation, have now surfaced.
Pictures show J&K DGP Nilin Prabhat along with cops of Special Operation Group (SOG) walking down the densely vegetated fields in the Hiranagar area of Kathua near the International Border.
Prior to his posting as DGP of J&K Police, IPS officer Nilin Prabhat has served in Kashmir for about twelve years during which he deeply remained involved in anti-terror operations.
Nalin Prabhat has been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry three times, a rare accolade that recognises his bravery and devotion to duty.
In addition to the bravery medals, he received the Parakram Padak, Police Medal for Distinguished Service, and Police Medal for Meritorious Service. His contributions to Jammu and Kashmir have also been recognised, with the Antrik Suraksha Padak (awarded twice) and the Police (Special Duty) Medal with Bar.
On Saturday, an exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces was reported in Saynal village of Kathua near IB.
Terrorists had attempted to take a couple into hostage but failed as the lady ran away forcing terrorists to release her husband. The couple informed the villagers about the movement of terrorists and later same was reported to security forces who moved quickly and engaged the terrorists.
Officials said that the operation was suspended late in the evening due to low visibility but terrorists seem to have managed to change their location.
During the search and combing operation, security forces recovered ammunition, clothes and eatables left behind by terrorists.
